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[Q] Firmware upgrade with root?

Good morning everyone.
As you can see from my post count, I am fresh meat on the XDA forums, and more in general to fiddling with Android.
I rooted my phone while ago, doing great so far (but no custom ROM yet, waiting for CM 7/9).
Today I opened up Kies and found thet there's a firmware upgrade avaiable.
It reads like this:
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Now, my situation is like this:
. I am rooted
. I have uninstalled several system apps (mainly Samsung Bloatware)
Being the total noob I am, am I safe to to the upgrade from Kies? (apart the known fact I learnt that Kies is Satan's stepchild)
Thanks in advance for any reply!

Update from Kies is a risk. Many ppl was posting that they have some errors. I prefer to update by Samsung Ota, just need wifi connection and thats all. I made the update with rooted phone and after update phone was still rooted.

Hunteros said:
Update from Kies is a risk. Many ppl was posting that they have some errors. I prefer to update by Samsung Ota, just need wifi connection and thats all. I made the update with rooted phone and after update phone was still rooted.
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I saw another thread similar to mine being opened, in which it says that this update is just the 2.3.6 one.
But I'm already on 2.3.6
My main concern about updating was about the fact that I'm rooted and uninstalled some default apps, and if that would interfere with the update

This update should bring your Version build to "GINGERBREAD.XXLA2"
It is now available in Italy both through Kies and OTA (I updated yesterday evening via OTA).
I think this upgrade can unroot your phone. But you can always root it again.
The "Root via Recovery" method should work on this release too.

banelicious said:
I saw another thread similar to mine being opened, in which it says that this update is just the 2.3.6 one.
But I'm already on 2.3.6
My main concern about updating was about the fact that I'm rooted and uninstalled some default apps, and if that would interfere with the update
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If you think there's risk...use odin.it's more reliable than kies..that's only what I know..
Try clockworkmod recovery by arco68;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
It can do a lot of thing..u can do a nandroid backup if anything **** happen..just recover it..
Sent from another space

jahlee said:
If you think there's risk...use odin.it's more reliable than kies..that's only what I know..
Try clockworkmod recovery by arco68;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
It can do a lot of thing..u can do a nandroid backup if anything **** happen..just recover it..
Sent from another space
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Yeah I'm investigating about ClockworkMod (I hate mindlessly use things without prior knowledge of how they work)
By the way I have succesfully upgraded with Kies (OTA Update kept failing instead).
Now I'm waiting for an update of ZergRush root, cause this last firmware update screwed it.
Thanks anyone for the tips

banelicious said:
Now I'm waiting for an update of ZergRush root, cause this last firmware update screwed it.
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Not sure if that will happen soon, but I would recommend you to read, as mentioned above, about the rooting via Recovery:
It is also possible via ClockWorkMod.
About the CWM, via ODIN it is very easy to flash and you have the possibility to reflash the stock recovery in a couple of seconds, too. This may be needed if you update next time via OTA.
greets
THE-E

[Q] Odin after ND8 upgrade

So this isn't really a problem for me yet, but yesterday I tried to flash MK3 with odin while on Stock ND8 because I was worried about having L710VPUDND8 which I got from here as a download, when the version Sprint is suppost to be rolling out is L710VPUCND8. Not sure why the OTA would differ from the one I got here, but anyways I tried flashing back to MK3 so I could just get the update when it was pushed to my cell and the flash failed after it got to the "aboot" part. Im wondering if this is because the version I have is higher then the version I want? And is there any way to circumvent this and go back to MK8. Also does anyone have any information about the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8? Im worried because I want to make sure I get future updates such as 4.4.3 which Im sure they will come out with. So as you see its not really a problem right now, but could become one in the future possibly.

Ryan92394 said:
So this isn't really a problem for me yet, but yesterday I tried to flash MK3 with odin while on Stock ND8 because I was worried about having L710VPUDND8 which I got from here as a download, when the version Sprint is suppost to be rolling out is L710VPUCND8. Not sure why the OTA would differ from the one I got here, but anyways I tried flashing back to MK3 so I could just get the update when it was pushed to my cell and the flash failed after it got to the "aboot" part. Im wondering if this is because the version I have is higher then the version I want? And is there any way to circumvent this and go back to MK8. Also does anyone have any information about the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8? Im worried because I want to make sure I get future updates such as 4.4.3 which Im sure they will come out with. So as you see its not really a problem right now, but could become one in the future possibly.
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DO NOT ODIN MK3 IF YOU ARE ON ND8, flash a custom ROM if you wanna go to MK3, do not flash the firmware, and I doubt there will be anymore updates. This won't work because the Knox Bootloader won't let you downgrade your firmware and you can easily brick your device trying to do so.
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bilgerryan said:
DO NOT ODIN MK3 IF YOU ARE ON ND8, flash a custom ROM if you wanna go to MK3, do not flash the firmware, and I doubt there will be anymore updates
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Okay, so just install a custom recovery and use that to flash a zipped custom rom then use odin to flash MK3?

Ryan92394 said:
Okay, so just install a custom recovery and use that to flash a zipped custom rom then use odin to flash MK3?
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No you can't downgrade to MK3 firmware you will brick. Knox won't allow it. Install a custom recovery, flash an MK3 ROM if that's what you want, but you can't go back to factory MK3.

bilgerryan said:
No you can't downgrade to MK3 firmware you will brick. Knox won't allow it. Install a custom recovery, flash an MK3 ROM if that's what you want, but you can't go back to factory MK3.
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Okay, then the only thing left to ask is if you know of what the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8 is? That is really my main concern. I just wanted to go back to mk3 to get the OTA update from sprint instead of from the zip file I downloaded from here. Could it be that Sprint made a mistake on their website showing L710PUCND8 when the version is actually PUDND8?

lol I just noticed your name is Ryan <3 awesome name =-D lol we even have the same join date oct 2011. Thatd be crazy if we had the same birthdate lmao im Sept '87 was I close? lmao

Ryan92394 said:
Okay, then the only thing left to ask is if you know of what the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8 is? That is really my main concern. I just wanted to go back to mk3 to get the OTA update from sprint instead of from the zip file I downloaded from here. Could it be that Sprint made a mistake on their website showing L710PUCND8 when the version is actually PUDND8?
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Not sure exactly, I know N=2014, D=April, 8= 8th build of the month... Where did you see PUCND8? I took the actual OTA and it was PUDND8.

bilgerryan said:
Not sure exactly, I know N=2014, D=April, 8= 8th build of the month... Where did you see PUCND8? I took the actual OTA and it was PUDND8.
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from here: https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/782055#782055
and alternately here: http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourSamsungGalaxy

bilgerryan said:
Not sure exactly, I know N=2014, D=April, 8= 8th build of the month... Where did you see PUCND8? I took the actual OTA and it was PUDND8.
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Any ideas?

Ryan92394 said:
Any ideas?
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The PUC is based on Sprint's official OTA source code. PUD is based on Samsung source code for all Sprint devices (Virgin Mobile, Boost, etc). That is the only difference from what I understand.

[OTA] NJ2 Update

Thread closed-go here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59767783

First! Lol Thanks for posting this.

Chad The Pathfinder said:
First! Lol Thanks for posting this.
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did it break root since it's a security update?

6th_Hokage said:
did it break root since it's a security update?
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it won't flash if you're rooted... sorry to anyone who downloaded, but I forgot to check the md5sum and got a Status 7 when trying to flash so as soon as I figure this out I'll have it uploaded again

bilgerryan said:
it won't flash if you're rooted... sorry to anyone who downloaded, but I forgot to check the md5sum and got a Status 7 when trying to flash so as soon as I figure this out I'll have it uploaded again
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Ryan i mean if you try and root this stock version after the update?

Does anybody know if this include a better modem?

Soooperstar said:
Does anybody know if this include a better modem?
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Better is relative. What is better for one person may be worse for another.

6th_Hokage said:
Ryan i mean if you try and root this stock version after the update?
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No it works the same as ND8.

Sorry guys apparently I never had a good file to begin with. As soon as I do I will post it.

I can confirm that odining Philz and installing superuser Rooted it first try.
Also this can be side loaded adb.
It really runs alot smoother than before the update.
All nd8 mods have worked so far.
Nd8 deodexed Rooted and modded

Robalboa said:
I can confirm that odining Philz and installing superuser Rooted it first try.
Also this can be side loaded adb.
It really runs alot smoother than before the update.
All nd8 mods have worked so far.
Nd8 deodexed Rooted and modded
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That's probably why it worked for you, I'm getting a Status 7 error in stock recovery.

Has anyone flashed this on NJ3 boost mobile modem. Or do you have the tar available for the NJ3?
Wait sorry I didn't even read lol its just an update. I'm on the NJ3. I'm trying to get back to stock. Hellllp

allrockedout said:
Has anyone flashed this on NJ3 boost mobile modem. Or do you have the tar available for the NJ3?
Wait sorry I didn't even read lol its just an update. I'm on the NJ3. I'm trying to get back to stock. Hellllp
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The tar isn't available yet, you can try checking Kies

update .
I applied all mods from ND8. the only one that wouldn't work was the Odexed version of the hotspot mod (stuck on samsung screen)
so in turn i used ryans old deodex.zip and deodexed the rom now all works well.
i did switch back to Ktoonz kernel with the settings Ryan has on TW experience rom
im going to ask ktoonz if he can add this new kernel to his tw list of 4.4
So if you deodex after you upgrade. all the ND8 mods work: sound increase, hotspot, custom splash, etc
if you dont deodex than you'll have to use wifi tether or something like that. until someone fixes the odex hotspot
i will say it seems to run smoother and the sound quality is improved alot.

I wanted to go back to stock so I Odin'd back to ND8. I found this thread and thought I'd apply the update right away. When I boot into recovery and choose "apply update from external storage" I get a screen full of garbage. I can't take a picture or screenshot of it, but I'll type out the first several lines:
Code:
Android system recovery <3e>
K0T49H.L710VPUDND8
Choose a package to install:
/sdcard
../
=??b ?&.m? /
b.?v /
_3? ? .? /
?? ?l?.2? /
[and so on all the way down the screen]
If I choose "../" it takes me back to the main screen.
If I use my volume keys to navigate down it goes all the down and off the screen.
Any idea what's going on?

No idea. Looks like your SD is corrupted. If not, I don't know.
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My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

I was able to sideload the update via adb.

dewey1973 said:
I was able to sideload the update via adb.
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YouTube sideload adb from qbking77 then use the same technique to sideload the update. It's worth it
Nd8 deodexed Rooted and modded

Testing full .tar for NJ2 as we type, will report back and upload a link for mediafire.
Stay tuned for general chat topic for a .tar!~
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Spark91 said:
Testing full .tar for NJ2 as we type, will report back and upload a link for mediafire.
Stay tuned for general chat topic for a .tar!~
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I mean downloading as we speak >_<

I got the NJ2 system.img unpacked. I zipped it up and will share momentarily. IT'S NOT FLASHABLE! Just the system.
Edit: HERE we go!

Lollipop Firmware Download?

Hi,
I'm new to posting, but have read the forums for years. I just got the Note 4 SM-N910A and was wondering if there is anyway to download the Lollipop Firmware since my phone says that 4.4.4 is currently up to date?
Thanks!

Just foward a day in the phone date

I would also like to have someone rip the OTA so I can flash it in recovery, since I have an AT&T Note 4 but I'm using it in Canada. Thus, stupid AT&T update checker won't let me update.

Monsi said:
Just foward a day in the phone date
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I've tried. I've gone all the way up to Saturday and the phone still says KitKat is the current up to date software.

Well as far as I know, there isn't any official update that is available to download. Until then, you can either restart or reset your phone. Either way, you gotta wait.

P. Dexter85 said:
Well as far as I know, there isn't any official update that is available to download. Until then, you can either restart or reset your phone. Either way, you gotta wait.
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What are you talking about? The official update IS out, and many people are receiving it.

eXecuter.bin said:
What are you talking about? The official update IS out, and many people are receiving it.
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Exactly, haha. I just really want to get this on my phone, but it won't let me..

I just Disabled my OTA no update for me! 4.4.4 root > 5.0.1
I know we can downgrade and all with Odin but it's not the NK3 software it's the original NIE
Plus downgrading means factory resetting phone... which redownload all app, contacts and sign in to all app again, putting all setting back... all takes alot time
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

eXecuter.bin said:
What are you talking about? The official update IS out, and many people are receiving it.
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I received the update for my AT&T Note 4 today so what I'm saying is to wait. I haven't seen any sites to download the official update manually. And from wishful thinking and other devices in the past, I've played the reset game (which worked 3 out of 5 times) and I received the update needed.

P. Dexter85 said:
I received the update for my AT&T Note 4 today so what I'm saying is to wait. I haven't seen any sites to download the official update manually. And from wishful thinking and other devices in the past, I've played the reset game (which worked 3 out of 5 times) and I received the update needed.
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So, are you saying that if I reset the phone, the update may or may not push through?

Yep. But it's up to you.

P. Dexter85 said:
Well as far as I know, there isn't any official update that is available to download. Until then, you can either restart or reset your phone. Either way, you gotta wait.
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Well, then you either don't know much or AT&T made a HUGE mistake when they sent me this less than an hour ago...!
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Ok let me make myself clear. YES The OTA IS GOING AROUND FOR DOWNLOAD, but if you ever did updates on a device, sometimes there are websites that can provide the update manually. Sites like Sammobile.com, provide updates so be downloaded so you don't have to wait for the OTA.

nemopsp said:
I just Disabled my OTA no update for me! 4.4.4 root > 5.0.1
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Since when was 4.4.4 root concretely promised in the first place?

So, I've tried the moving the dates up and everything, I still have not gotten the chance to update my Note 4 to Lollipop. Could it be that my carrier is actually Cricket, or should that not matter?

LoveMyAndroid88 said:
So, I've tried the moving the dates up and everything, I still have not gotten the chance to update my Note 4 to Lollipop. Could it be that my carrier is actually Cricket, or should that not matter?
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Is there anyone out there who can help me determine why my Note 4 isn't getting the OTA?

Is there any way to update the note 4 AT&T without being inside the United States? ODIN?

Please even i want to update AT&T note 4 to lollipop outside US. any link for lollipop firmware?

Njoa said:
Is there any way to update the note 4 AT&T without being inside the United States? ODIN?
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No, there is no link to ODIN files and I don't think ever will be. Unless someone will leak.
Also you can't update thru OTA if you not connected to AT&T network or you out of USA
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Premium HD app

norbarb said:
No, there is no link to ODIN files and I don't think ever will be. Unless someone will leak.
Also you can't update thru OTA if you not connected to AT&T network or you out of USA
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Premium HD app
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What about kies?
Sent from my SM-N910H using XDA Free mobile app

Help! Push notifications work half the time with certain apps

Issue after 4.3 Auto Upgrade:
I have looked through many, many questions on this forum group relative to push notifications but most do not have an answer (or reply). I had learned that developers must update their apps to comply to 4.3 notification process that is part of 4.3 (POS). Is that my problem? I don't know.
I have tried 10 different reminder apps that notify me of events I have created that repeat, are persistent and stick to the notification drawer, but rarely, if even do. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. Other apps have similar behavior: one message comes through and 5 after will not. I am baffled.
I am rooted: Odin 3.09 root66 tar
Samsung Galaxy S III LTE
Any help is greatly appreciated. I do NOT have the funds to get a new phone and am stuck with the S3. Thank you in advance.

After doing tons of research on the push notifications, I have installed DynamicNotifications, removed any other lock screen app, customized DynamicNotifications and hopefully this will do the trick. So for anyone coming to this forum about 4.3 and push notifications issues .. take heed that you won't get a reply but try DynamicNotifications and uninstall any app you have that uses a lock screen. I was using CM Locker. DynamicNotifications has a built-in lock screen. You can read about the app in the Market/Play Store. I would also recommend watching a few YT vids on DynamicNotifications.

This app will help as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2142503

Could the notification problem be related to your rooted ROM? I'm not sure.

Good Read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/fslYqYrULto

audit13 said:
Could the notification problem be related to your rooted ROM? I'm not sure.
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I am not using a ROM. I am rooted with no ROM installed.

marinazar said:
I am not using a ROM. I am rooted with no ROM installed.
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You might want to read the article I just posted.

I had a look at the article and noticed that it was published on September 9, 2013.
You must have a ROM installed on your phone; otherwise, the phone would not boot, no?

More help: http://www.digitalinternals.com/mobile/fix-wifi-push-notifications-delay-android/361/

I rooted with Odin 3.09 and root66 tar. That's it.
audit13 said:
I had a look at the article and noticed that it was published on September 9, 2013.
You must have a ROM installed on your phone; otherwise, the phone would not boot, no?
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Of course its from 2013. I am on o/s 4.3. That is when all the push notifications began to disappear. This is the reason:
http://www.digitalinternals.com/mobile/fix-wifi-push-notifications-delay-android/361/
Trust me, if there were a way I could get off 4.3 I would but I am stuck with the S3.
audit13 said:
I had a look at the article and noticed that it was published on September 9, 2013.
You must have a ROM installed on your phone; otherwise, the phone would not boot, no?
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I am using PNF (root), DynamicNotifications, have checked the TCP timeout, and everything inbetween. Will have to do a factory reset next, but I've read that didn't help at all.
"In a nutshell, Google’s push notifications service work by making a connection on TCP port 5228 between the phone and Google servers."

The latest T-mobile NF4 ROM came out in October, 2014. You could move to a custom Lollipop ROM to see if that solves the issue.
The fact that the Root66 ROM is rooted may have something to do with the push notifications.
Looks like the solution may require changing TCP time outs on a wifi router.

Unfortunately, my Netgear genie does not allow for TCP parameter changes.
I will try a ROM change next but I cannot even tell you how many hours I have invested in this device since it auto upgraded to 4.3 - ridiculous.
audit13 said:
The latest T-mobile NF4 ROM came out in October, 2014. You could move to a custom Lollipop ROM to see if that solves the issue.
The fact that the Root66 ROM is rooted may have something to do with the push notifications.
Looks like the solution may require changing TCP time outs on a wifi router.
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have you tried a stock rom without root to see what happens?

I haven't. What steps would I need to take knowing I have root66? Speak in noob, audit
audit13 said:
have you tried a stock rom without root to see what happens?
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Download the latest rom from sammobile.com and use Odin to flash it.
Did you use Odin to flash root66?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687

I did.
In another thread you had sent me a link for firmware for my device. I've attached the screenshot.
So I really don't want to brick my phone Are you thinking I should find a new ROM, install with Odin, or revert back to stock? I am lost on what to do now.
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Did you use Odin to flash root66?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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I found these instructions for converting back to stock with Odin:
http://androidromupdate.com/2013/12...-official-4-3-stock-t-mo-galaxy-s3-lte-t999l/

The phone doesn't look like it is running the latest firmware.
How did the phone get an ota update if it was rooted?